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POMEROY–Local FFA member Kendall Dixon was chosen as a National FFA finalist for her Agri-Science fair project; while others honed livestock evaluation skills placing as first-place team. The FFA Agri-Science fair event recognizes student researchers studying the application of agriculture scientific principles. Dixon chose to evaluate the hair growth in show steers given the application of two different hair growth sprays commonly used on show steers. She completed this project throughout t...
POMEROY–Local School District (PSD) Superintendent Rachel Gwinn reported at the Board of Directors September 23 meeting that the teachers and students in grades four-12 are preparing to take state tests this fall, in addition to the spring testing that has been the custom before Covid-19 changes. In the fall testing, students will take the test designed for their previous grade. The directors approved Resolutions 302 and 303, both inter-fund transfers. Resolution 302 is a $15,000 transfer to t...
POMEROY–The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation is now accepting request applications for 2021 grants. This is the 25th year of offering grants to southeastern Washington non-profit organizations with a 501(c) 3 tax status. Include along with your application, if your organization wants to make a request, the following: -How you intend to use the funds, -How much money you will need, -Have you obtained bids, -How will this benefit the community, and -Send your tax status, including 501 (c) 3 documentation if you are a new recipient. Please s...
GARFIELD COUNTY–The Green Ridge Fire within the Wenaha-Tucannon wilderness remains at 61% contained over a 43,694-acre area. The July 7, 2021 lightning-caused fire continues to be minimal, particularly with recent cooler temperatures and some light precipitation. The interior smokes remain visible as unburned fuels are consumed, primarily on the southwest corner of the fire near Godman Guard Station and to the south and southeast within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up all containment lines on the west,...
OLYMPIA–Washington State Parks has rescheduled its public meeting to share recommendations for long-term recreation and land use for three state parks in southeastern Washington. The meeting, originally scheduled for Oct. 5, will take place virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Additionally, two in-person meetings will be held next month in two southeastern Washington towns. The parks, Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail, are located in Franklin, Whitman and Columbia counties. State park planners and area field staff will host m...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Museum (GCM) has returned to the winter schedule, Fridays at 1–4 p.m. The museum will also be available for pre-scheduled private, school or visitor tours. The volunteer staff at the GCM enjoyed having students from Mrs. Mave’s 5th grade class visit the museum. “They were such a delightful group of young people,” said Muriel Bott. “During the visit, it was discovered some students’ families were pioneers in Garfield County, and we found information to share with them.” Many visitors, particularly the women, enjoy ou...
GARFIELD COUNTY–Medicare Part D open enrollment begins October 15, ending December 7. This is the time to come into Aging and Disability Resource Center and look into your options for part D. It is also an idea to check any prescription cost or deductible changes. To set an appointment for a review, make appointments at 509-843-3563. The office is located at 695 Main St. in Pomeroy, Wash....
“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” – Napoleon Hill...
The button works–for some people! Baby steps. If you have private long-term-care insurance (LTCI) and want to opt out of a new long-term-care payroll tax starting in January, you can apply for an exemption with the state of Washington starting today. Maybe. For those who got in before the site crashed, minutes after it opened, I hear it was easy. I have not had success. Read more about the regressive tax and misguided law that created it here. This law concerning long-term care should be repealed by lawmakers. The new mandate burdens family b...
Astrology is one of those wonderful pseudo-sciences like naturopathy or cattle futures that anybody with an imagination can rapidly become an expert in. I have taken it upon myself to devise my own astrological symbols. If there is some question which sign you were born under, just ask a friend. I present them to you now. OKRA—People born under the sign of Okra are slippery, smooth talkin’ and slick. Without self-restraint they can slide right over on their face. Okras make good molasses sal...
Update October 4, 2021: The Cares Website continues to experience problems and periods of long downtime. After last year’s abject failure to deliver an unemployment benefit system capable of handling the unemployment claims of Washington residents and losing $650 million taxpayer dollars to a Nigerian scam, you may be shocked to learn the Employment Security Department (ESD) was trusted with administering the state mandated Long-Term Care Insurance program that begins in January 2022. The f...
To the editor, Pataha Flour Mill would like to congratulate all the hard workers and participants for a wonderful job putting on our Fair this year. With so many hurdles and setbacks in these unsettling times, our Fair was a monument to determination, camaraderie, and a great deal of creativity. Of special mention is the Ag Museum, which is a real treasure in our County. Our family had a relative from Virginia with us during the Fair and she was amazed how outstanding the Ag Museum is. Hats off to all the gracious folks who continue to put so...
PORTLAND, Ore.–The National Forests of Oregon and Washington in Region 6 of the USDA Forest Service are transitioning their firewood program to become a free use firewood program to the public. Those who receive free use firewood permits may use firewood for cutting, manufacturing, handling, or other processing, but not for resale. Charge permits are available for individuals who wish to resell firewood. The regional minimum rate for firewood charge permits remains unchanged at $5 per cord. “We are pleased to be able to offer free personal-use...
It is finally October again! Thus begins my favorite time of year. I love college football, the weather change, and the holidays we celebrate over the next few months. Later this month, Halloween arrives, and many Christians have mixed feelings about this one. Is Halloween OK to celebrate as a follower of Christ? My thoughts have gone back and forth over the years and now I think the answer to the question depends on what, exactly, are we celebrating. Long ago, the Celts celebrated a holiday at...
The Middle School Girls Basketball team lost to Colton on September 30 by a score of 57-17. "The girls were given three words to think about before the games," said Head Coach Jennifer Maves. "Tenacity, Passion, and Confidence. They were asked to play with all three as a goal this game. "We knew coming in that it was going to be a very tough game," Maves noted. "Colton has a player that pretty much dominated the court and scored most of their points (39). Despite being frustrated, they never...
Ten Years Ago October 5, 2011 The Peola Road Project is about 70% complete and the road between just south of the city limits and Dutch Flat Road is expected to re-open around Nov. 1. The $4 million construction project started the middle of June and is the biggest road project ever for the county, in terms of cost and the more than six miles of road. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 9, 1996 Two hundred roof trusses are being put in place this week as part of the Pomeroy Retirement Center project. During her 30 years employment with the Garfield...
POMEROY––Student-athletes who play for St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse have gone to remote instruction due to coronavirus, canceling football and volleyball games with Pomeroy this week in a situation that is dynamic and fluid, according to Toddette McGreevy, athletic director. McGreevy advises that sports fans should keep current with schedule changes. Adjustments to games announced Monday by McGreevy may be changed during the week due to the nature of covid outbreaks. This week there were several schedule adjustments and changes. Last Tue...
POMEROY––In a rare occurrence for high school eight-man football, the Pirates scored over 100 points in a game for the first time in school history, soundly romping past the Touchet Indians here last Friday, 104-12. The Pirates' Friday meeting at St. John has been canceled due to student-athletes from that school being ordered into distance learning due to covid, according the Athletic Director Toddette McGreevy. At this time, there is no information on it being rescheduled. Mark your schedules:...
COLTON–The momentum, as well as volleyball players with the Pomeroy Lady Pirates and Colton's Lady Wildcats, took some wild swings here September 29, but the orange and black prevailed in a tightly contested five-set win to start off league play. This Tuesday's match at St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse has been canceled due to student-athletes in that program at St. John being ordered into distance learning due to covid, reports A.D. Toddette McGreevy. The Bucs host Oakesdale tonight, Oct. 7, in the l...
LEWISTON–Three Pirate cross country runners competed well at a District 7/9 South League Meet at LCSC in Lewiston September 28. Last Tuesday, the team heads to Colfax to compete against the same field, then on Saturday, October 9, returns to the LCSC course for the Inland Empire Meet. On the schedule is an October 12 meet at St. John, start time 4 p.m. Samuel Lamb, Brady Bott and Cash Copher showed decent times over the 3.1-mile course at LCSC. Lamb, a junior, finished 24th out of 35 with a time of 22:27 to lead Pirate runners. There were f...
POMEROY––A Pomeroy volleyball player has tested positive for covid and the Saturday October 9 volleyball match against Tekoa-Rosalia has been canceled, according to Toddette McGreevy, Athletic Director. School officials sought guidance from the Garfield County Public Health Department on Friday and, according to the Health District's Martha Lanman, those players who are fully vaccinated may return to school and practice on Monday, Oct. 11, masking and watching carefully for symptoms. Those who...